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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

2

Only Successful Mergers Benefit the Public, Babson Says

Babson argues many mergers fail economics and investment wise but well designed consolidations can lower costs and improve service. He urges firms to show public benefit, explain mass production gains, and recruit top management to avoid secrecy and distrust.

Babson Wey Ric Nebuoeley

Mayor Sarver Returns From Dallas Conference

Athens Alabama May 23 Special Mayor C W Sarver returned from the Methodist General Conference in Dallas where he went as a lay delegate from the North Alabama Conference He joined the group supporting Bishop Cannon but was outvoted on the conference floor.

Athens Ala C. W. Sarver Methodist General Conference Dallas North Alabama Conference Sarver Cannon Nbly

Reeves Moves From Athens to Coxey Route 1

W. B. Reeves relocated from Athens to Route 1 near Coxey Alabama. The transfer reflects a change in residence detailed in the local notices.

W. B. Reeves Athens Coxey Ala

Mergers reveal executive talent and faults in firms

A radio romance column cites Genevea Business by the Babson chart showing 8 percent below normal versus 10 percent above a year ago. It argues mergers expose executive ability or inefficiency depending on motives and execution, urging workers to seek sound, service driven consolidations.

Geneva Babson Publ. Financial Bu

Vouswanee's lullaby echoes through a troubled household

Suwanee consoles the ill Andree with a soft rocking lullaby while Elan da confronts her past and a strained engagement with Greg. Elanda wrestles with love, jealousy, and guilt as Greg pressures a party and Suwanee's calm care contrasts with the couple's tense dynamics.

Elanda Andree Greg Ieno Suwanee Suwanee Collier

Athens College to Hold Seventieth Seventh Commencement

Dr George Stoves of Nashville will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Athens College graduates, opening the eighty seventh commencement. The Senior dinner occurs May 22 at the Ross Hotel with guests Mrs J H McCoy and Dr E G Mackay among others. Activities include YWCA service Alumnae luncheon concert and graduation May 27. Rivers Academy prep exercises May 30 with Mrs J H McCoy speaking.

Athens Ala George Stoves Nashville Athens College Ross Hotel J. H. McCoy E. G. Mackay W. H. Barnard

Bus Lines Turn To Advertising

Bus lines nationwide shift to newspaper advertising to boost business following railroads. Vacation travelers are offered many attractive trips as promotional efforts expand.

Temperature records from today report 87 high and 65 low

The weather bureau logged a maximum of 87 degrees and a minimum of 65 for today. No precipitation data is included.

Weather Bureau Today

Weather brief: Decatur stays rainless at 7 am

The weather bureau reported no rainfall in Decatur up to seven o’clock this morning marking another dry period ahead as of the early hours.

Decatur Weather Bureau

River Rising Noted As Tennessee Levels Climb

The Tennessee river continued to rise with no extra rainfall. Local gauge read 10.4 feet this morning.

Tennessee

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